Same Day Access Advanced Practice Provider FT

Job Description

We are looking for Advanced Practice Providers who will be floating between St. Luke's East and Perryman location. This is a full time position Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm. No weekend and holiday rotations. 2 years of APP experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely care for patients presenting with acute, non-life-threatening conditions in a same-day clinic setting.

• Acute needs:
  • Examples: URI, bronchitis, otitis, rash, UTI, sprains/strains
• Urgent needs:
  • Examples: acute abdominal pain w/o severe symptoms, injuries, migraines, nausea/vomiting, blood pressure elevation
• Med Refill visit if visit with Care Team is not available in timely fashion.
• Sports physicals
• Annual Wellness Visits if needed based on calendar constraints.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to triage patients and determine the urgency and type of care required.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Refer patients to specialty care, primary care follow-ups, or emergency services as appropriate.
• Close care gaps (tee up labs for open lab gaps and help reschedule patient with PCP)
• Close HCC gaps
• Help set up follow up appointments with PCP for needed care.
• Work closely with the care team and scheduling to help direct patients to the most appropriate level of care.

Additional expectations:

• Conduct thorough assessments, including history taking, physical exams, and diagnostic testing as necessary.

• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, incision and drainage, and splinting.

• Manage patient flow efficiently, ensuring same-day access and reducing wait times.

• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) to document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practices in urgent care and primary care settings.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinic protocols, policies, and procedures.

• Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to patients of all ages, ensuring a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• For Physicians (MD/DO): Board-certified/eligible in Family Medicine. Valid state Missouri and Kansas medical license.

• For Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA):

• NP: Certified Nurse Practitioner with a focus in Family Medicine or Acute Care. Current state Missouri and Kansas licensure and certification.

• PA: Certified Physician Assistant with experience in primary care, urgent care, or emergency care settings. Current state Missouri and Kansas licensure and certification.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple patients simultaneously.

• Proficiency in the use of EHR systems.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
2 years

Advanced Practice Provider Cert(MO/KS) - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Master's Degree

Job Details
Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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